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"This band will gradually ease during Saturday morning as it moves south-westwards, allowing ice to form as it clears.

"Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services. Icy patches are likely on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths."

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office (Image: Met Office)

The latest forecast for the Scunthorpe area from the Met Office suggests there could be a drop in temperatures to around 0C overnight into Saturday, with light snow forecast for the early hours of the morning.

The cold temperatures are then expected to remain in place throughout the day, with the Met Office saying there is a 60 per cent chance of heavy snow showers during the early evening.

More snow showers are then expected overnight into Sunday as the cold snap is predicted to continue, with temperatures not expected to rise much until Monday afternoon.